The Truyère (French pronunciation: [tʁy.jɛːʁ]) is a 167-kilometre-long (104 mi) river in south-western France, right tributary of the Lot.[1] Its source is in the south-western Massif Central, north of Mende. It flows generally west through the following départements and towns:

Truyère
The Truyère in Entraygues-sur-Truyère
Location
CountryFrance
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationMassif Central
 • elevation1,450 m (4,760 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Lot
 • coordinates
44°38′37″N 2°33′45″E / 44.64361°N 2.56250°E / 44.64361; 2.56250
Length167 km (104 mi)
Basin size3,300 km2 (1,300 sq mi)
Discharge 
 • average60 m3/s (2,100 cu ft/s)
Basin features
ProgressionLotGaronneGironde estuaryAtlantic Ocean
Tributaries 
 • leftBès
 • rightGoul

The Truyère flows into the Lot in Entraygues-sur-Truyère. Its main tributaries are the Bès near Albaret-le-Comtal, the Goul near Saint-Hippolyte and the Selves near Campouriez.

The Truyère feeds several reservoirs, like the Lac de Grandval and the Lac de Barrage de Sarrans, to supply hydroelectricity.

The Garabit Viaduct, built by Gustave Eiffel, spans the Truyère near Ruynes-en-Margeride.

References

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  1. ^ Sandre. "Fiche cours d'eau - La Truyère (O7--0250)".